Just to clarify 2 things; I haven't serviced it every year since it was purchased. This is why the 1 wheel is seized (the previous shop never anti-seized the axles). As for the Briggs Spark Plug in a Tecumseh engine, I just meant that it's an "original Briggs plug" and I probably used that last year in place of an RJ19LM or BR2-LM. Additionally, for anyone interested, I have a cool new tool (induction heat gun) that I now use to free up seized wheels. The issue is, it's time consuming, so I would have to charge my customers for this additional service. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-x3tUpiHrD5I.html
Hey man, love your videos! About the seized wheel, the way I got mine off was using a of rebar about same diameter of the axel butt to butt and hammered at the other end of the rebar while a helper used a crowbar as a lever on the other side of the wheel. Also sprayed in wd40 along the way
@@EliminatorPerformance Will it work like tune up in a can? Where you can add it if your mower won’t that start due to bad fuel and it would help to clean the carb?
I helped out a woman who asked me to help her with her snow blower and I got it going and explained some things to her. She made mention that she had a friend who would like her snow blower checked out/serviced as well. I just wanted to check some vids on how to do it and I liked your video so much. It will truly help me and hopefully make it so I can earn a buck or two on the side. Thanks again!
Hello Eliminator Performance I really appreciate your service performance and I thank God there’s still much great in the world considering all the negativity. After watching your video, I will service my own snowblower (tomorrow) and follow your steps consistently and also pass your video on to those who don’t mind performing their own service. Some people do and some don’t which is why we’re hear to service them, which is a great livelihood for many who love to work with their hands. I’m sure there was a time when you probably didn’t know much about this and now you know a great deal, which is a blessing. Keep your power in its greatest place of purity and you’ll always find infinite blessings Thank you again SK. NYC
Great job you are a great mechanic. I used to service my toro 2 stage which I had for 30 years and was still working when I sold my house and left it with the new owner . Thank you for the detailed instructions on servicing and I’ll be looking forward to some new videos.
Thanks so much for the video. I followed your steps and just serviced my 4 seasoned Toro Powermax 824 OE. I was a little intimidated by the machine but now feel confident in seeing how it works. Bring on the snow. 🥶
Fine job and well done. Mr Toro decided to cancel himself ( overflowing carb and intermittent starter cogs) with our latest snow dump. Your clear maintenance tutorial straightened us out. THX !
nice, informative video. My PowerSmart has an additional dipstick at the base of the engine. I'll have to drain that area too. oil leak. No idea how to trace, but your video did help me understand more about the way these machines are built.
It works better when you have the 'ON/OFF' switch in the 'ON' position. I was wondering why it would not start. It's a good thing that nobody saw me trying to start it. Old age!
That's why when I shut them off, I always wait for the engine to stop, then flip the switch back to ON. That way, the next time I'm ready to start it, the switch is already in the right position.
Excellent video. Something you also could include for older machines, whether it’s snow blowers or lawn mowers: every few years I’ll take the housing off where the fly wheel is, and I will sand the magnets on the flywheel and the rust on the coil pack, and then stick a few pieces of paper in between the coil pack and flywheel as I re-attach the coil pack, to set the gap between pack and flywheel. This really helps improve the spark and my 17 year old snow blower still starts on first or second pull.....I would always rather pull start because it’s easier than getting the cord out and hooking it up.
Awesome video, very clear, though I don’t feel comfortable doing this work myself, there’s a lot of information to make me a more informed snow blower owner. Thank you very much for this video
This vid was my bible last summer when I took my snowblower apart to do maintenance (first time in 13 years). I must say, it proved an important part in the performance of the machine during the snow storm of jan 2022. Everything felt snappier, more responsive and stronger. Almost 6 hours of clearing through the day, and it performed like a champ. Thanks for this brother.
Best lessons I ever learned when it comes to small engines, always turn the gas off and run it dry and fuel stabilizer. After a few carb replacements even the thickest head will learn. Nice video.
A lot of really good info, but you could have sprayed some kind of rust buster on that wheel and let it sit while you were doing everything else. After you were done, one slight tap with a rubber mallet might have worked.
Very good basic info before snow season although I have found changing to a new spark plug will help starting in very cold weather. You should have asked the owner about fixing the rusted / wheel problem just in case there was a flat tire later. Spray oil lube to throttle cable which is a wire in a wound wire housing that get wet and can rust up. Check tire pressure too.
Excellent video I'm almost 65 and ben working on engines since I was 12. I went to college for auto mechanics. The Toro Power Max is a great machine. I own a larger Airens. A 32" snowfall made that choice. So much good advice here. The products you use are all the same ones that I use. Good Job!
IS THERE A SNOWBLOWER SERVICE IN CANADA?I want to service my SNOWBLOWER but I don't know where I never use it 5 yrs already always stalling when I start to run......it's a Tecumseh
Do both wheels drive or just one. I am wondering if I lost a keyway while working on it. One wheel just freewheels. The only driving wheel can cause it to pull on way.
Do you turn off the fuel line between uses and let fuel in line be used up? Great video. Very helpful.I just got a snowblower this winter and want to take good care of it.
I wouldn't recommend the liberal spraying method you displayed inside the transmission. Can foul the friction wheel/plate. Thanks for taking the time in making this video!
As he stated in the beginning of the video, this was a tune up - not a repair. I'd imagine that he's used good judgement on wether he could 'spin' the wheel off. If one wheel came off, why spend extra time and charge the customer to get the other wheel off, if that wasn't what was requested?
Finally someone who gets it, I service it and keep the other wheel coated so it always comes off. Bushing replacement won't be an issue as long as the axle can be removed from 1 side. It's on there way to tight and we're currently working on getting an induction heat gun that will allow us to do seized wheel removals easily.
@@EliminatorPerformance Oh,...don't worry and there is no need to comment. Us viewers that are actual mechanics or own a business just shake our heads at some of the comments. Some just don't get it. Thanks for posting the vid. Your a better man than I. I would not post a vid to help and then have to listen to the experts or have to explain myself.
@@61spindrift thanks for the kind words, I don't mind answering and replying to comments. I like to keep in touch with viewers as best I can, the interaction is great, even when there are some less than nice comments lol For anyone interested, I have a cool new tool (induction heat gun) that I now use to free up seized wheels. The issue is, it's time consuming, so I would have to charge my customers for this additional service. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-x3tUpiHrD5I.html
Great video! Thanks for sharing. I just serviced my newly aquired Toro 826-OE that is circa 2014, and only been used 3 times. One wheel was siezed on the shaft so I removed the shaft, drive gear, and woodruff key. The key didn't come out easily. Using penetrant, a brass hammer, and a bench vise I was able to remove the shaft from the wheel. I agree with your statement to grease the axle shaft annualy. It's interesting you filled the auger gear case with a grease. My manual for the Toro 826-OE states: "GL-5 or GL-6, SAE 80-90 EP gear oil lubricant" and the correct fill level is 3/8" below the opening. My gear case looks just like the one you worked on. Do some of these cases use grease and others use gear oil?
Well "00" or "double zero" grease is specifically designed for snowblower auger gear boxes. Normally I just squeeze some in to make sure they're topped up and not dry. Thanks for watching!
We had a snowblower for over 10 years and the only service it's had was replacement of the friction wheel once, maybe twice. The engine oil was serviced regularly. Last week, I replaced all the belts, friction plate, some springs, and some bolts. I also lubricated everything. It took approximately 15 minutes to remove the left wheel and 40 minutes to remove the right wheel. I degreased the axles, cleaned then with steel wool, then applied antiseize compound. The differential was not working. So I had to diagnose and repair that also. I knew nothing about snowblower prior to this and now I feel like an expert. But there is still one mystery: how to drain the gearbox oil?
@@EliminatorPerformance Thanks for the link, but the gearbox on my machine requires oil. I bought a case of it without realizing how little it actually requires and without knowing there is no drain plug...none that I could find.
No need for expensive nickel antiseize for axles. Nickel is used when you cannot use copper based products such as exhaust systems. Regular antiseize or 3ven grease should suffice. Nice vid, hate 5hose bolts holding the access panels on!
I purchased my first snowblower this spring so it will be the first winter I’m using it. This video and it’s super-detailed information is just what I need as a beginner. Thanks a ton for making this video. 👏🏻🙏🏻😃
A note on how I managed to break free my seized wheel. Fire up the blower , pull out the axle pin on the offending wheel, and move the blower to a high traction area. Concrete is best. Put the blower in 1st gear and engage the drive while trying to hold the blower from moving. This , in my case, broke the bond that the rust had on the shaft and it started spinning inside the wheel. Then it was just a matter of wiggling the tire off , cleaning the shaft and lubing it properly so it won't seize again. Hope this helps.
According to a lot of snow blow repair places they say It's not necessary to lubricate the gears in the chains on the left hand side there just where you put the grease on the shaft. I wonder why that is It's interesting..
Great video! Thanks! Simply explained and demonstrated. It contains more information than most, particularly about the specific lubricants for each part and how to access them. I'm hoping to keep my eighteen year old Toro going a few more years.
Excellent walk through on appropriate annual maintenance. My *old* Craftsman was in rough shape - everything seized up and used up. Now runs and operates like a top. Thanks for the video.
We just got a new snow blower and wanted to ask if you think premium fuel is better to use than regular unleaded fuel? also should any fuel always have a stabilizer in the fuel? Thank you for your excellent video!
Yes, premium 91 usually doesn't contain ethanol. Ethanol is bad, attracts water. Google ethanol free fuel near you, see what stations sell it. Ok to buy low octane fuel, as long as it's ethanol free. Only 91 is ethanol free here
I set mine on it’s nose while I oiled the chains and greased what was needed . I then dropped her Down .It would not start ,I believe the float was stuck . I tapped the carb with a screw driver handle to get it going
I have the same exact engine on my snowblower I wish they would have put the oil drain tube on the back as shown in this video. I have the side drain, which is awful. I have to take tin foil to make a route for the oil to flow without making a big mess.
Great vid! Very informative! I let mine sit 3 years, and now it won’t start (only turns with the AC connected). Replaced the spark plug and just tried spraying starter fluid into the carburetor to no avail (same turning with AC button). Likely the carburetor? Thanks!
Great video . Immediately subscribed . 🤘 My question is what shear bolts do you recommend ? I have a similar snowblower and new to using a snowblower . Someone gave me there snowblower so I seen that the one side shear bolt was broke so I used one that my neighbor gave me . Worked great last year but I'm gonna maintenance before weather gets bad again . Live in Buffalo ny , by the way .
Thanks for watching! As for shear bolts, I have a separate video on that here: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-UZTPZedDcqo.html You need to make sure you get the proper ones, I describe how to do this in the video.
You might have put some penetrating oil on the stuck wheel and axle at all spots available. Sometimes an impact gun will loosen them. I have tried an acetylene torch on one stubborn one with no success. Cut the axle in the middle and reconnect using a sleeve and roll pins. In Ontario Shell Premium does not have Ethanol. I use it in all small engines. I always radially sand the drive plate for additional friction. Spray the inside of the chain as well.
492 comments.. I read many. Just wonder about removing sheer bolts and spinning the auger, and lubing it. I had an expensive fix when I hit a hockey puck and auger was seized to the shaft. I check for movement often now. Great job on this video.
Yea that would be a good idea, these units the augers are a bit larger than the shaft the mount to and usually don't seize. I like the ones with grease fittings
Very helpful mentoring video. I have a problem with my CERTIFIED brand snow blower which only run at throttle close position. When I slide the throttle to open position the engine stops. So I have to keep the throttle close all the time when shoveling snow. It's strange. What's the cause and how to fix this?
Where can I buy those lubricants from I can't seem to find them anywhere in any of the stores checked Canadian tires princess Auto and even peavey Mart any suggestions if it wasn't for this video such a helpful video I wouldn't have been looking for any of those special learn so much from this
Your pronunciation is excellent, clear, and paced, like a machine. The best instructional video I have watched on youtube. Thanks I needed all of this.
I have the exact snowblower same as your video and I rarely use it, watching this video to do simple maintenance really helps. I didn’t do as much but pretty close to what you’ve shown in the video, your instructions are spot on and really helps me doing the maintenance. Thank you so much for this awesome video, stay safe out there!!!
Wow well done! I always say “explain it to me like I’m in the 5th grade”. Well you did and that is awesome. Many of us didn’t grow up around this type of knowledge and videos like this are priceless. Thank you so much.
Good overall maintenance. Should spray some WD40 on that wheel that is stuck and let it soak in even if you didn't want to spend the time to remove it. At least by next year it may free itself on it's own when you do that years maintenance. Funny to see an original Briggs spark plug in a Tecumseh engine. Obviously it was replaced at some point in time. Most people forget to grease the impeller gear box, good to see it being looked after.
You used a variety of products. Do you have a list available? I have an older snowblower and I’m just trying to keep it going a few more years. I’m over 70 and can’t see buying a new one. I’ve been doing some maintenance but I could do a better job.
Wow, very good video, really to the point and extremely clear instructions... You wouldn't happen to be located near Montreal 😅 We could use a pro such as yourself ;)
Fuel additives dont do jack...nothing more than snake oil...best thing for small engines is non ethanol gas...and if its not available to buy locally then you can extract the ethanol from pump gas...plenty of videos on the tube to show how :)
@@MowersNBlowers thanks for the kind words, and thanks for stopping by. I've subscribed! You have some great content as well, keep up the good work! And yes, my father watches all the small engine channels. He's quite active on here.
2 video i watch and now subed your very detailed thank you for your videos, seen a guy ceramic coat a snowblower before he used it. Keeps snow off the machine in and out, blessings 🙏
As a motorcyclist I would like to mention when lubing a chain it has been said that it should be lubed to the inside o it, that way the centrifical force with push the lube to the outside.... Just saying.
After watching this video I decided to service my snowblower - glad I did - what a difference after Servicing. Thanks again for this video full of GREAT DETAILED INFO!! WELL DONE!!!
